Georgia lottery players who win big can stay anonymous under a proposal approved by the state House.
The House voted 173-1 on Monday in favor of the bill, which legislators say will help public safety.
The legislation says those who win at least $250,000 and submit a written request can prevent their name from being publicly released.
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